Best 6 Easy Chocolate Haystacks Recipes

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Chocolate haystacks are a classic no-bake treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them with nuts, marshmallows, or toffee bits, there is a chocolate haystack recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we will provide you with a collection of the best chocolate haystack recipes, so you can find the perfect one to satisfy your sweet tooth. From easy-to-make treats that are perfect for beginners to more complex recipes that will impress your friends and family, we have something for everyone. So grab your ingredients and let's get started!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS



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These candies are great for parties and snacks-they're always a hit when I serve them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
1 cup (6 ounces) butterscotch chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup chopped pecans, optional
2 cans (1-1/2 ounces each) potato sticks

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate and butterscotch chips and peanut butter in the microwave or in a double boiler. Stir in pecans, if desired, and potato sticks. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm.

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EASY CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS



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This is a quick and easy chocolate-fix that the kids and adults will love. It's easy to play around with the ingredients to suit. My family has been making it for years and it's still a fave! Ingredients can be switched up with great results. It's also great with white chocolate and cranberries or crushed peppermints. You can use any nuts in place of the almonds.

Provided by NYNABOO

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Chocolate Candy Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rolled oats
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Stir oats, chocolate chips, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sugar, milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil, add vanilla, and remove from heat. Pour milk mixture over chocolate chips mixture; stir until well-combined. Drop spoonfuls of chocolate mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Chill in the refrigerator until haystacks are set, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 60.2 mg, Sugar 26.6 g

NO BAKE CHOCOLATE HAYSTACK COOKIES



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So good and easy to make! My siblings and I made huge batches of these cookies Sunday afternoons, and they were usually gone by Tuesday! The time for boiling the mixture is listed at 5 minutes, but if you cook it a little less, the cookies are chewier.

Provided by Shawnee TX

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup cocoa
1 dash salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, milk, butter, cocoa (I tend to go a little heavy on the cocoa) and salt.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring frequently.
  • When it has reached a rolling boil, cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove pan from heat and mix in vanilla, oats and coconut.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto wax paper.
  • Work quickly!
  • Let cool.
  • Alternate/optional additions, add any one with coconut: 1/2-3/4 cup mini marshmallows or 1/2 cup walnuts.

HAYSTACKS I



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This recipe is very easy to make.

Provided by Dee

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk
½ cup butter
3 ½ cups quick cooking oats
1 cup flaked coconut
½ cup chopped peanuts
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, milk and butter or margarine to a boil. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in oats, coconut, nuts and salt. Drop quickly from teaspoon on wax paper. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 45.7 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

CHOCOLATE HAYSTACKS



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When you make these you will not be able to eat just one. These are so good and fast and easy. My family goes crazy when I make these and they are gone in a minute. Hope you try these

Provided by jean1

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
8 1/2 ounces chow mein noodles
7 ounces miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • In a large bowl microwave chips on Medium-High (70) power for 1 minute, stir.
  • Microwave 10-20 second more until smooth.
  • Take out and add peanut butter, stir until well blended.
  • Add chow mein noodles and marshmallows; stir until all ingredients are coated.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon onto cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 107.7, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 15.9, Protein 4.3

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER HAYSTACKS



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"No one can resist the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in these sweet snacks! They really cure any urge for crunchy foods, too," confirms Laurie Mounce from Houston, Texas. "Plus, they offer fiber and protein."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 milk chocolate candy bar (1.55 ounces), broken into pieces
1/4 cup reduced-fat peanut butter
1 cup Fiber One bran cereal

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy bar and peanut butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at 50% power 10-15 seconds longer or until candy is melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes.

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Tips:

  • Microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  • Chop the chow mein noodles into small pieces before adding them to the mixture.
  • Use a spoon to drop the mixture onto the parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Refrigerate the haystacks for at least 30 minutes before serving, or until the chocolate is set.
  • Store the haystacks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Chocolate haystacks are an easy and delicious no-bake treat that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a sweet snack. With their crispy chow mein noodle coating and rich chocolate center, these haystacks are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give chocolate haystacks a try.

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